Lucky Wishbone, Anchorage

best fired chicken in alaskawish they were open on Sundays

They have the best burgers here, I absoultely love the old diner type feel to it.

I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid, while I don't think the food is anything special, it's an Anchorage staple and well worth a visit. You must order the strawberry shortcake, it's wonderful.

The only thing that I didn't like was when I ordered the MOM three piece chicken, all dark meat because I don't eat the breasts... two thighs and one drumstick. I was told I couldn't have the two thighs because they were running low. Then the waitress explained that she'd try to get (assuming the cook) to change his mind. In the end, I received two thighs but being told no at first put me aback. That's the only reason I will not go back anytime soon, but will still recommend this for the good fried chicken.

Shortly after moving to Anchorage, I asked a local to recommend some good, out of the way restaurants. "Lucky Wishbone," came her quick response. She told me the greasy spoon, located across the street from the municipal airport, was a hangout for locals, especially bush pilots. She bragged about the panfried chicken, hand-dipped milkshakes, and homemade french fries and burgers. On a cold (when isn't it cold) and dreary September day, I headed over to "The Bone." I found a 1950s era green and white building with sparkling windows and charming flowerboxes. Inside, the place was short on ambiance - think diner-type booths and counters - but totally crowded. I waited for 20 minutes to have a seat (and I was told that was a modest wait). In fact, I waited longer to be seated than I did to place my order, receive my order, and consume my order. I had a burger, fries and a chocolate milkshake and was completely satified. I grew up in the midwest in the 70s and have fond memories of eating the same type fare from Frisch's Big Boys (before it became a pathetic chain). I remember the cheesburgers being greasy, the buns fresh, the fries hot and salty. The milkshakes were thick and chocolatey. Lucky Wishbone is a nostalgic kind of place; one in which you expect to see waitresses on rollerskates, or the Fonz hitting the jukebox! The food is good, though expensive (a family of four eating burgers, fries and a shakes can expect to pay $50) ***Intersting note: If you do make it to Lucky Wishbone, be sure to take some time to look at the photographs on the walls. The owner has amassed an impressive collection of pictures of Anchorage through years, as well as images of pilots stationed at Elmendorf AFB.

A downtown Anchorage tradition. Been in business for over 50 years. Excellent service and menu selections. Does not look like much from the outside but don't let that fool you. Well worth the stop.

The Brown family has owned and operated the Lucky Wishbone since the 1950s. The service is great, food terrific. You can get homemade milkshakes and malts there, too. If you're in a hurry, try the drive-through.

This has to be one of the BEST places to take your family. They have great people and great food that is a win win for me! The Browns are there every night and he makes everyone feel like family! Lucky Wishbone also helps young people out by provideing jobs for them! I would eat here every night if my budget allowed it! If anyone has anything bad to say about the bone, probably has a bug uo their butt! I know my 17 year old son goes there just to check out the cuties working on the window!

Famous for the fresh, never frozen, fried chicken. An Anchorage institution since the 50's. Other menu items run to burgers and sandwiches.

Excellent chicken! I try to visit your restaurant every year when visit my son in the spring. It would be helpful if you would include a menu on your website. Thanks, see you next year! Helena